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The Charleston Light Opera Guild, The Official Musical Theatre of West Virginia, and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences West Virginia will co-present the beloved musical “Annie” on October 30, 31, November 1, and 6 - 8, 2026 at the Clay Center.
The musical, based on the newspaper comic strip “Little Orphan Annie”, originated as a musical on Broadway in 1977 and won seven Tony Awards. The bright tuneful score by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin with a book by Thomas Meehan has become a part of our nation’s national heritage. “Tomorrow”, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”, “It’s a Hardknock Life”, “NYC”, “Little Girls”, and “Easy Street” have entertained countless Broadway, national tours, a movie version, a television remake, international productions, and community theater audiences. “Annie” delivers a message about never giving up hope and is a perfect family show. The Charleston Light Opera Guild’s last production of this classic was a Clay Center co-production in 2011.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
CAST OF CHARACTERS
(Alphabetical Order)
Raegan Brown............................Warbucks' Staff, Ensemble
Alison Butcher............................Grace
Dakota Burdette........................Drake, Bert Healey
Dionne Canterbury...................Mrs. Greer, Radio Show Producer
Derek Collins..............................Bundles, Louis Howe, House Staff
Jaiden Fallecker.........................Lily
Lauren Fernald..........................Usherette, Ensemble
Marc D. Golden..........................Henry Morganthau, Hooverville
Caroline Griffith........................Annie
Baylee Gritt................................Mollie
Hannah Harris...........................Cecille, Ensemble
Garrett Hoover..........................House Staff, Sound Effects Guy, Ickes
Eric Hudnall................................Oliver Warbucks
Alex Hurley..................................July
Ellie James...................................Annette, Boylan Sister, Ensemble
Zara Jarrouj.................................Duffy
Gerard Marsili............................Cordell Hull, Hooverville
Katie McQuerrey.......................Kate
Bob McCarty...............................Rooster
Sarah Petrea...............................Mrs. Pugh, Ensemble
Toni Pilato...................................Boylan Sister, Maid, Ensemble, Dancer
Janie Rhodes...............................Star to Be, Maid
Annabelle Reed..........................Pepper
Emily Royse.................................Maid, Ensemble, Dancer
Taylor Shaw................................Miss Hannigan
John Samms................................Pres. Roosevelt, Hooverville
Megan Sydnor- Collins.............Frances Perkins, Sophie, Boylen Sister
Clint Thomas..............................Lt. Ward, Jimmy Johnson, Justice Brandeis
Kaibrea Tyler..............................Warbucks’ Staff, NBC Girl
Evelyn Wisnewski......................Tessie
DIRECTION
DIRECTION
Director/Choreographer
Nina Denton Pasinetti
Musical Director
John Marshall
Accompanist
David Patrick
Technical Director
Thomas P. Pasinetti
Dance Assistant
Shakira Martin
Board President
Tim Whitener
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